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Bayonne Bridge Steel Rope, Making History in Lower Manhattan

By Neal Buccino, Special to Portfolio Photos by the Port Authority’s Mike Dombrowski Six centuries ago, engineers in the Inka Empire designed cable bridges long enough to span Peru’s mountain gorges and durable enough to withstand earthquakes. They wove these … Continue reading

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WTC GREENMARKET SPROUTS BACK UP AFTER 16 YEARS

By Ashley Germinario, Port Authority Media Relations Staff A relationship between rural farmers and city natives is usually a rare sight. Yet, beginning in 1984, the interactions of these two groups became the norm in Lower Manhattan, where their friendships … Continue reading

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Throwback Thursday: Stewart, New York’s Other International Airport

By Roz Hamlett and Ashley Germinario, Media Relations Staff Until now, the only thing missing from Stewart International Airport was the international. With the commencement of regularly scheduled low-cost flights to Europe on Norwegian Airlines, the one-time U.S. Air Force base … Continue reading

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